Archive - 17 October 2005

MPs fire away on firearms training

MPs fire away on firearms training

From marital status to male chauvinism were raised when the deputy premier was quizzed on the introduction of firearms training for national service cadets.
Badruddin calls Kit Siang an Ah Pek

Badruddin calls Kit Siang an Ah Pek

Heated debate over the Royal Police Commission resulted in unparliamentary language as an MP lost his temper with opposition leader Lim Kit Siang.
Consultant: Hold integrity workshop for ministers

Consultant: Hold integrity workshop for ministers

Turning around a country with a serious corruption problems is akin to turning an aircraft around, says an UNDP consultant.
Azmins perjury charge cant stand, court told

Azmins perjury charge cant stand, court told

Four years after being convicted for perjury and jailed 18 months, the High Court begins hearing the Keadilan vice-president's appeal today.
Nazri: Up to ACA to act against Isa

Nazri: Up to ACA to act against Isa

The minister pointed out, though, that a breach of Umno election ethics may not amount to violation of corruption laws.
Shahrizat appointed acting FT minister

Shahrizat appointed acting FT minister

The women and family development minister will oversee the new portfolio following the resignation of Mohd Isa Samad.
Keadaan Ghafar terus stabil

Keadaan Ghafar terus stabil

Tun Ghafar Baba telah sedar dan mampu memberi tindak balas kepada anak-anaknya.
Tutup Proton kalau itu yang orang mahu, kata Dr M

Tutup Proton kalau itu yang orang mahu, kata Dr M

Respons SMS yang disiarkan oleh sebuah akhbar hari ini memberikan beberapa komen pedas mengenai keadaan Proton sekarang hingga ada yang mencadangkan ia ditutup.
Proton can close shop, says Dr M

Proton can close shop, says Dr M

If people believe that closing down the national car maker is the remedy for the problems plaguing the auto industry here, the former premier says go ahead.
Menagih belanjawan yang seimbang

Menagih belanjawan yang seimbang

Belanjawan yang bijaksana diperlukan untuk menangani masalah inflasi dan kelembapan ekonomi, kesan daripada kenaikan harga minyak mentah.
Penyenaraian Tabung Haji Plantation ditangguhkan

Penyenaraian Tabung Haji Plantation ditangguhkan

Rancangan penyenaraian Tabung Haji Plantation ke Bursa Malaysia dibantah ramai ahli Parlimen yang meminta Perdana Menteri campurtangan.
Kos rawat panyakit akibat merokok bebankan bajet kesihatan

Kos rawat panyakit akibat merokok bebankan bajet kesihatan

Malaysia kini menanggung beban kewangan yang besar bagi merawat pesakit yang menderita penyakit akibat daripada merokok, yang membabitkan hampir separuh daripada bajet Kementerian Kesihatan.
Parliament administration head dangerous precedent

Parliament administration head dangerous precedent

For those who have been following the news last week, you would be aware of the proposal by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nazri Aziz to set up a department of parliament purportedly for the purposes of...

Indians shouldnt be hung up over equity share

Indians shouldnt be hung up over equity share

Kenyataan keras Thai singgung perasaan KL

Kenyataan keras Thai singgung perasaan KL

Bangkok bantah gesaan beberapa Pertubuhan Bukan Kerajaan (NGO) berdemonstrasi di kedutaan Thailand dan gesa rakyat pulau barangan negara itu berhubung isu selatan Thai
Police must be accountable for their powers

Police must be accountable for their powers

Let Parliament examine ACAs activities

Let Parliament examine ACAs activities

Local films: Address our cultural policy first

Local films: Address our cultural policy first

Gurkha special report xenophobic

Gurkha special report xenophobic

A danger to intellectual freedom

A danger to intellectual freedom

Malaysiakini bastion of free speech

Malaysiakini bastion of free speech

Has Mother India succumbed to Uncle Sams charm?

Has Mother India succumbed to Uncle Sams charm?

Malaysian malls and cultural imperialism

Malaysian malls and cultural imperialism

Cultural imperialism works more effectively when it creates a sense of euphoria in those imprisoned by the desire to shop till they drop.
Shahrizat pangku jawatan Menteri Wilayah Persekutuan

Shahrizat pangku jawatan Menteri Wilayah Persekutuan

Beliau dilantik memangku jawatan tersebut berikutan perletakan jawatan Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad.
Najib: 2 November bukan cuti umum

Najib: 2 November bukan cuti umum

Deepavali jatuh pada 1 November manakala Hari Raya Puasa mungkin pada 3 November, menyebabkan pelbagai pihak mencadangkan supaya 2 November turut diisytiharkan cuti umum.
Subra enggan menyerah kalah

Subra enggan menyerah kalah

Pertandingan sengit dalam pemilihan Timbalan Presiden MIC tahun depan kerana Datuk S Subramiam tetap mempertahankan jawatannya walaupun Datuk Seri S Samy Vellu menyokong seorang calon lain.
KL calls on Bangkok to increase border security

KL calls on Bangkok to increase border security

Smoking-related diseases eating up health budget

Smoking-related diseases eating up health budget

Malaysia is being hit hard by the financial burden of smoking-related diseases, with healthcare costs linked to the habit absorbing nearly half the health ministry's budget.
NGOs: Stop logging, clearing Penan lands

NGOs: Stop logging, clearing Penan lands

Private companies are tearing into the native community's forest resources, forcing them to live in extreme poverty, claim concerned groups.
Q&A: Surprised by presidents announcement

Q&A: Surprised by presidents announcement

In an exclusive interview with malaysiakini , MIC deputy president S Subramaniam talks about his impending challenge, the state of Tamil schools and the Malaysian Nanban controversy.
Subra refuses to back down

Subra refuses to back down

exclusive The MIC deputy president is unnerved by the looming challenge for his post and is determined to defend it despite the top man in the party rooting for his rival.
Coup degrace in Parliament

Coup degrace in Parliament

Malaysia can build a model for a new form of governance, provided it protects and preserves the doctrine of separation of powers.
Thailand told to be 'mature' over boycott

Thailand told to be 'mature' over boycott

Thai leaders reportedly lashed out at the boycott of two Thai products and a demonstration by Malaysian activists earlier this month at Thailand's embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
Religious groups pray for ailing Endon

Religious groups pray for ailing Endon

Endon Mahmood, 64, was described by doctors as being in a stable but weak condition after three months of chemotherapy.
AirAsia complains of discrimination on landing rights

AirAsia complains of discrimination on landing rights

Air Asia has accused Singapore of discrimination after the city state awarded long sought-after landing rights to a rival Indonesian carrier.
Isa resigns over corruption charges

Isa resigns over corruption charges

Federal Territories Minister Isa Samad has stepped down after he failed to quash corruption charges levelled against him.